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Safe Routes Partnership advocates for “safe walking and rolling to and from school and in everyday life.”

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If Zero-Emission Cars Cut Gasoline Sales and Tax Revenue, How Will California Replace Them?

03/24/2025

When California motorists fill their tanks, they are often paying the nation’s highest gas prices, an average of $4.65 a gallon currently and about $1.50 above the national average.

Rural California Schools and Roads Lose Millions in Federal Funding After Latest Cuts

03/24/2025

For the last century, the money has gone to counties with large amounts of federal land that can’t be taxed. Congress failed to include it in the upcoming budget.

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CHP Celebrates Largest Academy Graduation

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) promoted 125 cadets to the rank of officer. The graduation ceremony on March 21 marked the successful completion of a 26-week intensive training schedule at the California Highway Patrol Academy in West Sacramento.

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Fight Against DUI Driving Continues

he Yolo County District Attorney’s Office will continue to have a specialized prosecution team that handles alcohol and drug-impaired driving cases through a $231,330 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS).Original article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

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Modernizing the Port of West Sacramento

Throughout its history, the Port of West Sacramento has served the agricultural, natural resources and construction sectors in Northern California.Original article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

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Council Approves Street Vacating, Naming Policy Updates

Abandonment of an unused West Sacramento Street and updates to the city’s park and facility naming policy were presentation subjects at the City Council’s Jan. 15 meeting.Original article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

Rancho Cordova Grapevine Independent logo LOCAL NEWS
CHP Swears in Over 100 New Officers to Serve Statewide

More than 100 new officers officially joined the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Jan. 17 during a swearing-in ceremony that marked a significant step in bolstering public safety across the state.Original article published at Rancho Cordova Independent

West Sacramento Sun logo LOCAL NEWS
Tower Bridge Gateway Renamed

Tower Bridge Gateway, which runs between Jefferson Boulevard, past Sutter Health Park to the Tower Bridge is now officially named Cabaldon Parkway.

West Sacramento News Ledger logo LOCAL NEWS
City Council Gets Traffic Safety Report

Vision Zero Action Plan looks to achieve zero traffic deathsOriginal article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

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West Sacramento Parking Rates to Increase

Ordinance Would Also Increase Violation Fees Original article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

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